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Human Capital Manager

Bushwise


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 3 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGER JOHANNESBURG

Location: Sandton Johannesburg
Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related

Are you a passionate Human Capital professional who thrives on creating exceptional employee experiences building strong workplace cultures and driving people-focused initiatives

We are looking for an experienced Human Capital Manager to join a dynamic South African organisation and take ownership of a broad generalist portfolio across its local offices.

THE ROLE

This is a hands-on varied Human Capital role for someone who is highly organised proactive self-motivated and emotionally intelligent.

You will play a key role in supporting employees and managers while driving initiatives across employee relations culture wellbeing compliance recruitment learning and development engagement and office operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Culture & Communication

  • Champion company culture and values.
  • Develop and distribute employee communications.
  • Support a positive employee experience.

Employee & Industrial Relations

  • Advise and support management on employee relations matters.
  • Manage counselling disciplinary incapacity and grievance processes.
  • Support conflict resolution and performance management.
  • Conduct investigations and prepare relevant documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation.

Employment Equity & Compliance

  • Coordinate Employment Equity processes and forums.
  • Prepare statutory reporting.
  • Monitor work permit requirements.
  • Conduct regular compliance audits.
  • Support workplace Health & Safety initiatives training and reporting.

Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Coordinate recruitment administration and onboarding.
  • Ensure systems access equipment and documentation are ready for new employees.
  • Coordinate and facilitate employee induction programmes.

Learning & Development

  • Coordinate cross-training initiatives.
  • Support Human Capital policy training.
  • Coordinate culture and development programmes.
  • Monitor and report on performance appraisal outputs.

Employee Engagement & Recognition

  • Drive employee recognition programmes and celebrations.
  • Coordinate staff engagement initiatives and internal events.
  • Support annual and regional employee functions.

Employee Wellbeing & Office Operations

  • Coordinate employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Manage event logistics suppliers communications and budgets.
  • Support office facilities and employee requirements.
  • Liaise with building management and service providers.

Human Capital Administration

  • Prepare monthly quarterly and annual Human Capital reports.
  • Manage Human Capital data and reporting.
  • Develop presentations and employee communications.
  • Monitor budgets and support cost-effective decision-making.
  • Manage internship programmes in collaboration with the wider Human Capital team.
WERE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS:

Passionate about people culture and employee wellbeing
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Emotionally intelligent empathetic and approachable
Proactive resilient and able to work under pressure
Comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders
Professional trustworthy and discreet
A strong problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset


Requirements



  • Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Industrial Psychology Human Capital Management Business Administration or a related field is advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a Human Capital / HR Generalist role.
  • Strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience.
  • Good knowledge of South African labour legislation.
  • Experience across recruitment learning & development and employee engagement.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.




Benefits
50% medical aid and provident fund


Required Skills:

Previous HR Administration experience is essential Lodge or hospitality HR experience preferred Sage 300 People / Sage Payroll experience is a must Strong administration and organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities High level of confidentiality and attention to detail Ability to work independently in a remote lodge environment


Required Education:

HR